Also planned to be released in 2012 is an iQ-based Electric Car (EV). It will be introduced in not just the U.S. market, but also in Japan and Europe.
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BBC – Italian town of Tocco transformed by wind energy
An Italian town has been able to offer local residents cheap public services and subsidised amenities because of the success of the local wind turbines.
Continue readingUN Climate Change Conference opens in Mexico
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-16) opened in Cancun, a resort city of Mexico on Monday. The talks, from Nov 29 to Dec 10, are held to continue to search solutions to the climate problem.
Continue readingGM to Add 1,000 Electric Vehicles Engineering and Development Jobs in Michigan
Work will focus on next-generation electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries beyond Chevrolet Volt.
Continue readingChromasun and Australian Research Partners to Develop Next Generation Solar Hybrid System
Collaboration Will Result in Hybrid Rooftop Solar Collector That Can Produce Both High Temperature Heat and Efficient Solar Electricity. Chromasun and Partners Win $3.2 Million Grant From Australian Solar Institute.
Continue readingInternational Power Canada celebrates the arrival and installation of the first domestic content compliant wind turbines in Ontario
The Pointe-Aux-Roches Wind Energy Project is the first wind power project to go to construction under the Feed-in Tariff program and the first to utilize 100% Ontario steel in its towers.
Continue readingSiemens to invest $87 million on wind turbines in India
Siemens plans to invest $87 million on the development of wind turbines in India over the next two years.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles ? Frequently Asked Questions
The all-electric vehicles (EVs) soon-to-be commercially available will be able to go roughly 100 miles on one charge, though range performance may vary based on climate and driving patterns.
Continue readingNew supply chain study shows wind energy produces more jobs and business growth for Iowa
Iowa?s wind power supply chain comprises 80 Iowa companies with a total of over 2,300 employees in manufacturing alone.
Continue readingNRG Solar and SunPower Agree to Build 250-Megawatt California Valley Solar Ranch
By the end of 2010, SunPower will have installed more than 1,500 megawatts of solar power systems worldwide, including 400 megawatts of ground-mounted power plants.
Continue readingFirst Chevrolet Volt for Sale to be Auctioned Online
Bidding begins today at www.bidonthevolt.com; winner to be announced Dec. 16. Benefitting Math and Sciences Education in Detroit Public Schools.
Continue readingFar East Wind Power Enters Into Binding LOI to Develop Wind Farm in Wulatehou Qi, Inner Mongolia
Far East Wind Power Corp. aims to generate clean and profitable energy in one of the world’s fastest growing energy sectors through access to a portfolio of utility-class wind power development projects.
Continue readingCanWEA Celebrates the Arrival of Wind Turbine Towers Made with 100% Ontario Steel
Ontario’s First Major Wind Energy Project under the Green Energy Act Demonstrates Growing Economic Benefits for Ontario.
Continue readingNew Program Gives Community Wind Projects Access to Leading-Edge Wind Resource Assessment Technology
Second Wind’s turn-key Community Wind Information Service will provide community wind project developers with analysis of wind power potential.
Continue readingTowers of Ontario Steel Arrive At Essex Wind Farm
Ontario’s steel industry is also benefiting from the growing clean energy economy as made-in-Ontario steel is used to build wind turbines for projects like this.
Continue readingWisconsin Conservation Farmer of the Year Harvests Wind Energy
Since the Endurance wind turbine became operational in the fall, it has produced more than 14,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, which is enough to supply the energy needs of two households for one year.
Continue readingOrissa Wind Energy Potential Estimated to be 900 MW
The present cost of installation of wind power projects is about Rs 4.67 crore per MW and the State offers a tariff of Rs 5.31p per wind of power.
Continue readingChina Sun Group Signs Contract for Lithium Iron Phosphate (LIP) of 470 Tons with Sai Er New Energy
Also Provides Update to Previously Announced Contract with Huanyu Power Source.
Continue readingAzure Dynamics and Ford of Canada Name FleetWise EV300 As Transit Connect Electric LEAD Customer
Six Ontario fleets to take delivery of a total of 12 Ford Transit Connect Electric commercial vans with goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and smog-causing pollutants in the Greater Toronto Area by 2012
Continue readingAdvanced Battery Technologies Announces Capital Raise of $30 Million
The Company anticipates that the capital raised in this registered direct placement will be used for acquisitions and expansion of the Company’s battery manufacturing facility.
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